Comparison

Plottron vs Command

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Plottron

This application offers advanced 2D and 3D graphing capabilities for various function types, alongside a comprehensive scientific calculator. It supports implicit graphing, complex number visualization, and symbolic differentiation. The calculator includes user-defined variables, live evaluation, and probability density functions.

Highlights
  • 2D and 3D graphing
  • Implicit graphing
  • Complex number visualization
  • Symbolic differentiation
  • User-defined variables and functions
  • Live evaluation
  • Calculation history
Features
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A graphing + scientific calculator. -2D and 3D graphing Graphs regular functions, parametric relations, and functions in polar/spherical coordinates. -Implicit graphing -Visualization of complex maps w=f(z) featuring domain coloring plots -For 2D functions: Info mode with tangent line and 2nd-order Taylor approximation Scientific calculator features: -User-defined variables and functions -Symbolic derivative (e.g.: D(x, sin(x)) -nCr, nPr, factorial -Complex numbers -Live evaluation (calculate as you type) -Calculation history -Probability density functions: Binomial, Normal (Gaussian) Examples: Implicit graph: cos(X)=sin(Y) Graph a parabola in Regular mode: X^2 Graph a circle in Parametric mode: cos(T);sin(T) Set a variable: X=5 Use a variable: X+4: 9 Define a function: f(X)=X+1 Use a defined function: f(2): 3 Symbolic derivative: D(X,sin(X)): cos(X) Complex magnitude plot in 3D Regular mode: abs(1/cos(X+Yi)) Notes: -Swipe left for settings. -Use semicolon (;) to separate functions in parametric relations. -Swipe down on keypad to show full history. Tap on answer to show keypad again.

About

Command

This app offers a command-line interface for performing complex calculations, including chained operations, variable assignments, and advanced mathematical functions. It supports various number bases, constants, and provides a built-in help system for ease of use.

Highlights
  • Command-line interface
  • Chained calculations
  • Variable assignment
  • Complex numbers
  • Multiple number bases
  • Unit and function definition
  • Extensive math functions
Features
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Command-Line Calculator (CLCalculator) provides the most fluid interface, especially if you are performing chained calculations i.e. multiple calculations that rely on the results of previous calculations. By providing a command-line interface, CLCalculator allows you to easily enter and view the history of your calculations. You focus on your calculations instead of being intimidated by myriad of buttons on a traditional calculator interface! In addition to performing basic calculations, CLCalculator provides an array of features such as: - Assign and reuse variables - Complex numbers - Number bases i.e. binary, octal, hexadecimal - Constants e.g. e, pi - String manipulation - Matrices - Unit conversion: in-built and user-defined (create your own units!) - Functions: in-built and user-defined (create your own functions!) - Arithmetic functions e.g. fraction, square root, rounding off, ceiling, floor, logarithm - Algebra functions e.g. derivative, simplify symbolic expressions, solve linear equations - Bitwise functions e.g. bitwise and, not, or, left and right shift - Combinatorics functions e.g. Bell, Catalan, Stirling numbers - Geometry functions - Logical functions e.g. and, not, or, xor - Probability functions e.g. combinations, permutations, factorial - Relational functions - Set functions e.g. cartesian product, intersection, union - Statistics functions e.g. mean, median, mode, standard deviation, variance - Trigonometry functions e.g. sin, cos, tan, cot, sinh, acos - and much more! The app also comes with a comprehensive in-built help system with plenty of examples. CLCalculator is powered by math.js (https://mathjs.org/)

Screenshots

Plottron1 screens
Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Command at every 5 days against Plottron's every 5 months. Command also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Command holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plottron ships an update every 5 months, Command every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plottron versus Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlottronCommand
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBilly LinKetan Appa

Customer experience

Plottron

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Command

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Plottron

No in-app purchases

None

Command

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plottron free?
Plottron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Command free?
Command is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plottron or Command?
Command is rated higher. Plottron averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Command averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Plottron or Command have ads?
Neither Plottron nor Command shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plottron or Command?
Plottron ships an update every 5 months, and Command every 5 days. Most recently, Plottron was updated on September 14, 2026 and Command on September 9, 2026.

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